News from across the CollegeContensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?SyndicationType=22015-08-02T23:32:27ZThe Birmingham MBA in ChinaKabir Ganguly11th September, 2014, saw the launch of the Birmingham MBA in China in partnership with the School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou.2014-10-10T11:43:00Z2014-10-10T11:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/october/birmingham-mba-china.aspxThe University of Birmingham celebrates its best ever performance in the National Student SurveyKabir GangulyThe National Student Survey (NSS) has awarded the University of Birmingham an overall satisfaction mark of 89%, up from 88% for the past two years and a rise of five places among Russell Group institutions.2014-08-19T17:23:00Z2014-08-19T17:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/august/12-aug-nss.aspxMSc Investments student among winners of the Credit Suisse IT ChallengeDavid MorrisMSc Investments student, Joshua Issac, among the winners of the Credit Sussie IT Challenge.2014-06-09T11:00:00Z2014-06-11T15:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2014/june/credit-suisse-it-challenge.aspxThe Business of Heritage - Stonehenge and its RedevelopmentJonathan LaidlowProfessor Mike Robinson will lead a one day course on 26 June 2014 for English Heritage. The course is aimed at teachers of GCE and GCSE Business, Leisure and Tourism, Travel and Tourism and Applied Business and forms part of the OCR Professional Development Programme.2014-06-05T20:20:00Z2014-06-05T20:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/historycultures/departments/ironbridge/news/2014/business-heritage-stonehenge.aspxBirmingham Business School joins the elite of global business schoolsDavid MorrisBirmingham Business School has been awarded accreditation by the AACSB, confirming its place in the top elite of global business schools and securing the gold standard of 'triple-crown' accreditation.2014-05-16T09:57:00Z2014-05-16T13:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/may/birmingham-business-school-joins-the-elite-of-global-business-schools.aspxDr Pamela Robinson features on BBC radio discussing halal meat and food labellingDavid MorrisDr Robinson featured on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC WM recently, discussing the issue of food labelling in supermarkets with regards to halal meat.2014-05-12T12:02:00Z2014-05-12T12:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/may/robinson-halal-meat-and-food-labelling.aspxVideo: Find out all about our Financial Management MScDavid MorrisWatch Professor Ranko Jelic discuss the new Financial Management MSc at Birmingham Business School, introduced in March 2014.2014-05-01T12:46:00Z2014-05-01T11:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/business/financial-management.aspxKPMG winners of best school-leaver programme at National Graduate Recruitment AwardsDavid MorrisKPMG's school-leaver programme won the best school-leaver programme award at this year's TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards.2014-04-03T09:28:00Z2014-06-11T15:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2014/april/kpmg-winners-of-best-school-leaver-programme-at-national-graduate-recruitment-awards.aspxNew Financial Economics MSc for 2014David MorrisThe Department of Economics has helped grow Birmingham Business School's recently expanded MSc offering with the introduction of a Financial Economics MSc.2014-03-05T15:26:00Z2014-03-05T15:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2014/march/new-financial-economics-msc-for-2014.aspxVideo: Find out all about our new Management MScDavid MorrisDr Mike Kennard discusses the news MSc Management (with Specialist Pathways in Strategy and Entrepreneurship & Innovation) programme.2014-02-26T16:04:00Z2014-02-26T15:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/business/management.aspxNew MSc programmes for 2014Kabir GangulyBirmingham Business School has grown its selection of available MSc degrees with the introduction of two new MSc programmes; MSc Financial Management and Msc Management.2014-02-20T11:38:00Z2014-03-06T14:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/february/new-msc-programmes-for-2014.aspxThe Economist's Which MBA? 2013 Global RankingsDavid MorrisThe Economist's WhichMBA? 2013 Global Rankings have confirmed Birmingham Business School's position in their top 100 with a placement of 85th globally and as one of the top UK and European MBA programmes.2013-10-14T09:00:00Z2013-10-11T16:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2013/october/the-economists-which-mba-2013-global-rankings.aspxBirmingham announced as University of the YearDavid MorrisThe University of Birmingham has been named University of the Year 2014 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.2013-09-20T13:11:00Z2013-09-20T12:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/september/birmingham-announced-as-university-of-the-Year.aspxGlobal ranking reinforces Birmingham's position as a world-class universityDavid MorrisThe University of Birmingham has made an impressive 15 place rise to 62nd in this year's QS World University Rankings, cementing its position in the top 100 universities globally and placing it 10th in the UK.2013-09-11T10:12:00Z2013-09-11T10:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/september/global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university-2.aspxFundamentals of leadershipDavid MorrisBirmingham Business School Advisory Board members discuss leadership, the subject of which is covered by students studying a course from the suite of BSc Business Management programmes.2013-08-30T10:05:00Z2013-08-29T16:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/august/fundamentals-of-leadership.aspxDr Michel Goyer joins the Department of ManagementDavid MorrisDr Michel Goyer is the latest addition to the Department of Management staff, having joined Birmingham Business School from Warwick Business School. Michel has a PhD in Political Science and his research interests includes International Political Economy and the European Sovereign Debt Crisis.2013-08-19T11:17:00Z2013-08-19T16:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/business/michel-goyer.aspxAccounting and Finance videos highlight department and undergraduate degree courseDavid MorrisProfessor Ron Hodges and Dr Dan Herbert discuss the Department of Accounting and Finance and the Accounting and Finance BSc undergraduate degree at Birmingham Business School.2013-08-02T14:19:00Z2013-08-02T11:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2013/august/accounting-and-Finance-videos-highlight-department-and-undergraduate-degree-course.aspxDeloitte challenges the Birmingham MBADavid MorrisThis year's Birmingham MBA students have just been through an intensive one week consultancy training and simulation programme delivered by Deloitte.2013-05-28T16:50:00Z2013-05-30T14:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2013/may/deloitte-challenges-the-birmingham-mba.aspxCollaboration with SaasuNathan JohnsonWe are delighted to have been selected as the first University in the UK that Saasu has granted a licence to. Saasu is a commercially available cloud-based accounting software package used worldwide in Small and Medium sized enterprises.2013-05-15T10:59:00Z2013-05-17T11:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2013/may/saasu-collaboration.aspxBSc Business Management Programmes at Birmingham Business SchoolDavid MorrisVideo: Students and academics discuss the suite of BSc Business Management programmes on offer at Birmingham Business School.2013-05-10T14:01:00Z2013-05-13T13:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/may/bsc-business-management-programmes-at-birmingham-business-school.aspxBirmingham Business School's Partner in Singapore Wins Top AwardsDavid MorrisBirmingham Business School's partner in Singapore, the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) were recently awarded top honours at the AsiaOne People's Choice Awards.2013-04-29T13:18:00Z2013-04-29T13:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/april/birmingham-business-schools-partner-in-singapore-wins-top-awards.aspxThe Birmingham MBA: Upcoming MBA FairsDavid MorrisThe Birmingham MBA Recruitment and Admissions Officer will be attending two upcoming MBA fairs to answer any questions you may have about studying an MBA at Birmingham Business School.2013-04-11T09:53:00Z2013-04-11T09:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2013/april/the-birmingham-mba-upcoming-mba-fairs.aspxHear Professor Kiran Trehan Discuss Driving Economic GrowthDavid MorrisThe Department of Management's Professor Kiran Trehan, Birmingham Business School expert in leadership and enterprise development, recently took part in the University's Birmingham Heroes campaign to discuss driving economic growth.2013-03-22T10:12:00Z2013-03-22T10:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/march/hear-professor-kiran-trehan-discuss-driving-economic-growth.aspxTransformational healthcare leadership for the NHSDavid MorrisThe Health Services Management Centre and Birmingham Business School have been selected to support the NHS to deliver the largest and most comprehensive programme of leadership development, ever undertaken in the NHS.2013-03-01T20:53:00Z2013-03-06T10:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/march/transformational-healthcare-leadership-for-the-nhs.aspxTullow ScholarshipKabir GangulyThe University of Birmingham has been selected for the Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme for the 2013 -2014 academic year.2013-01-14T15:12:00Z2013-01-14T15:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/events/2013/january/tullow-scholarship.aspxWin-Win Partnership creates jobsKabir GangulyWyatt International, Birmingham's longest established independent PR and marketing communications consultancy, has recruited the two most recent winners of a prestigious marketing award...2012-12-20T12:07:00Z2012-12-20T11:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/december/win-win-partnership-creates-jobs.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationNathan JohnsonStudents from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn.2012-12-14T15:21:00Z2012-12-14T15:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspxGuest Lecture from Nobel Prize Winner AnnouncedKabir GangulyRecent Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Al Roth provides an open, guest lecture for the University of Birmingham's College of Social Sciences on Monday 4th February 2013.2012-12-13T11:59:00Z2012-12-13T11:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/guest-lecture-from-nobel-prize-winner-announced.aspxFinancial Times European 2012 RankingsKabir GangulyInformation on Financial Times European 2012 Rankings2012-12-03T21:14:00Z2012-12-03T18:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/december/ft-european-2012-rankings.aspxVP Marketing of Starbucks visitsDavid MorrisIan Cranna, the Vice President of Marketing of Starbucks, visited Birmingham Business School and we caught up with him to ask what he thought the School would gain from his visit.2012-12-03T13:53:00Z2013-03-15T14:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/november/vp-marketing-of-starbucks-visits.aspxBoots International boosts student employment at Birmingham Business SchoolKabir GangulyBoots International has opted to promote their new International Graduate Scheme exclusively to BSc Business Management students at Birmingham Business School.2012-11-28T12:08:00Z2012-11-28T11:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/november/boots-boosts-student-employment-at-birmingham-business-school.aspxBoots International boosts student employment at Birmingham Business SchoolThomas StrawBoots International has opted to promote their new International Graduate Scheme exclusively to BSc Business Management students at Birmingham Business School.2012-11-28T12:08:00Z2012-11-28T12:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/boots-boosts-student-employment-at-birmingham-business-school.aspxStudents meet Big Cat agencyKabir GangulyDuring Induction Week Marketing students pitched their business-to business communications strategy to industry experts in the hope of having their campaign selected as the winner and implemented by the agency.2012-11-01T11:27:00Z2012-11-01T11:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/november/students-meet-big-cat-agency.aspxNiche consultancy firm benefits from closer proximity to Birmingham Business SchoolDavid Morris"We've recruited a body of consultants from the School's internationally acclaimed MBA programme which really does produce top performers."2012-10-30T09:59:00Z2012-10-31T09:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/october/niche-consultancy-firm-benefits-from-closer-proximity-to-birmingham-business-school.aspxGlobal Marketing Success - from the World's Coolest Cities to Birmingham Business SchoolKabir GangulyLand Rover's visit to Birmingham Business School has given students the opportunity to engage directly with a global brand as it innovatively reaches new markets.2012-10-10T09:59:00Z2012-10-10T18:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/october/global-marketing-success.aspxBirmingham Business School welcomes new KPMG classKabir GangulyBirmingham Business School welcomes a new cohort of accountancy students this term as part of a prestigious partnership with KPMG's ground-breaking school leavers' programme.2012-10-09T12:43:00Z2012-10-09T12:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2012/october/business-school-welcomes-new-kpmg-class.aspxUniversity of Birmingham sees impressive league table riseKabir GangulyThe University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places.2012-10-02T10:50:00Z2012-10-02T18:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/october/impressive-league-table-rise.aspxCISI – Accounting and Finance Centre of ExcellenceKabir GangulyThe Accounting and Finance department are delighted to have achieved the gold standard of recognition as a Centre of Excellence in the provision of finance teaching by The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI)2012-08-02T09:48:00Z2012-08-15T15:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2012/august/cisi-accounting-finance-centre-of-excellence.aspxBirmingham Business School Students Rise to Capgemini's Exclusive ChallengeKabir GangulyThis month our undergraduate students embarked on an entirely new and unique experience: the University and Capgemini Challenge. Global consultancy firm Capgemini is a top-flight graduate recruiter, based in 40 countries around the world. Choosing to work exclusively with the University of Birmingham2012-06-28T11:21:00Z2012-07-25T10:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/june/students-rise-to-Capgeminis-exclusive-challenge.aspxCopycats: How Smart Companies Use Imitation to Gain a Strategic EdgeKabir GangulyProf. Shenkar shows how savvy imitators generate huge profits. They save not only on R&D costs but also on marketing and advertising investments made by first movers.2012-06-15T17:21:00Z2012-06-15T16:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/june/copycats-how-smart-companies-use-imitation-to-gain-a-strategic-edge.aspxGeorge Day - Guest LectureKabir GangulyThe Department of Marketing were delighted to welcome highly acclaimed academic Professor George Day to Birmingham Business School to deliver a guest lecture based on his prize winning book 'Strategy From The Outside In'2012-06-07T17:29:00Z2012-06-07T17:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/june/george-day-guest-lecture.aspxFrom Consultancy to BankingDavid MorrisThe Birmingham MBA is a transformational experience. Recognised by the FT for career progression and value for money.2012-05-18T12:10:00Z2013-02-15T15:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/may/from-consultancy-to-banking.aspxMSc Marketing Communications student testimonialKabir GangulyLaura King describes her experience of studying a masters degree in Marketing Communications during her recent graduation.2012-05-16T16:51:00Z2012-05-16T15:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/may/msc-marketing-communications-student-testimonial.aspxBusiness School and KPMG offer complete package for students to pursue accountancy careerKabir GangulyThe University has joined forces with KPMG to offer a compelling alternative to the traditional route into accounting. Our vision is to inspire today's brightest students and we work hard to provide you with the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure that you will reach your full potential.2012-05-16T11:02:00Z2012-05-16T11:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2012/may/KPMG-accountancy-career.aspxPunishing the Foreigner: Implicit Discrimination in the Premier League based on Oppositional IdentityKabir GangulyThe authors analyse referees' decisions in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 English football's Premier League seasons using an extensive in-match dataset collected by OPTA Sportsdata.2012-05-15T16:36:00Z2012-05-18T12:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2012/may/punishing-the-foreigner.aspxEconomics - Undergraduate testimonialKabir GangulySohaib Ahmed describes life as an undergraduate student studying Economics and tells us what sets him apart as graduate of Economics at Birmingham Business School.2012-05-10T11:18:00Z2012-05-10T11:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2012/may/economics-undergraduate-testimonial.aspxSingapore Institute of ManagementKabir GangulyOur partner in Singapore , Singapore Institute of Management has just passed the Singapore Council for Private Education's EduTrust Site Assessment.2012-04-26T16:35:00Z2012-04-26T16:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/april/singapore-institute-of-management.aspxStudent Testimonial - MSc MarketingKabir GangulySam Adams describes his experience of studying a masters degree in Marketing during his recent graduation.2012-04-25T15:18:00Z2012-04-25T15:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/april/student-testimonial-sam-adams.aspxBusiness Management Undergraduate of the yearKabir GangulyThe Management Undergraduate of the Year Award went to Grace Gimson who is studying Business Management at Birmingham Business School.2012-04-20T09:32:00Z2012-04-26T09:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/april/Business-Management-Undergraduate-of-the-year.aspxYogesh Dewan, CEO of Hassium Asset Management, visits Birmingham Business SchoolKabir GangulyYogesh Dewan, CEO of Hassium Asset Management, was invited by BBS' Economics (EconSoc) and Investments Societies to speak with current and former students on his experiences working in the financial sector.2012-04-04T11:07:00Z2012-04-04T11:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2012/april/yogesh-dewan-visits.aspxLi Siguang (李四光) PhD ScholarshipKabir GangulySix scholarships a year will be awarded, on a competitive basis, for three years of PhD study at the University of Birmingham to include tuition fees and living costs.2012-03-29T09:36:00Z2012-03-29T09:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/March-/li-siguang-phd-scholarship.aspxHow can you, an MBA graduate, optimise your career?Kabir GangulyFollowing the success of the last AMBA Cluster Event in November, we are hosting another event joint with Aston Business School on Thursday 19th April in the University of Birmingham's Business School.2012-03-28T16:11:00Z2012-03-28T15:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/march/mba-graduate-optimise-your-career.aspxDr James Chu - Global Banking Finance - Alumni Speakers SeriesKabir GangulyThe Birmingham Business School Alumni Relations team is very excited to launch our new podcast service which allows you to access the discussion and presentation slides from our visiting speakers, starting with Dr James Chu, Managing Director, Incapital Europe.2012-03-28T13:29:00Z2012-03-28T15:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/march/james-chu-distinguished-speakers-series.aspxAccenture AwardKabir GangulyAccenture are pleased to sponsor the 'Accenture Strategy (Commerce) Award' and the 'Accenture Strategy (STEM) Award'. Dr Rehan ul-Haq, Birmingham Business School, welcomes the 12th year of sponsorship of these awards for academic excellence by the Strategic Management undergraduate students.2012-03-16T09:06:00Z2012-03-15T15:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/march/accenture-award.aspxBirmingham in top 10 UK universities for producing millionairesKabir GangulyThe University of Birmingham has been rated among the top 10 UK universities for producing millionaires.2012-02-22T11:30:00Z2012-02-22T11:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/february/top-10-uk-universities-millionaires.aspxUniversity launches first academic centre for Women's Enterprise and Leadership (CWEL)David MorrisThe University of Birmingham's Business School and the Women's Business Development Agency have formed a partnership to create the UK's first academic centre devoted to women's enterprise and leadership.2012-02-20T10:09:00Z2012-11-13T13:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/february/academic-centre-womens-enterprise-leadership-(CWEL).aspxThe myth of the failing female entrepreneurKabir GangulySusan Marlow discusses The Myth of the failing female entrepreneur in the Birmingham Brief. Professor Susan Marlow is Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Birmingham Business School2012-02-17T15:02:00Z2012-02-17T14:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/february/the-myth-of-the-failing-female-entrepreneur.aspxGlobal Banking and Finance MBA Speakers SeriesKabir GangulyThe MBA Global Banking and Finance Speakers Series, an integral part of the programme, has been designed to allow global players from within the banking and finance industry to share their expertise further enhancing the MBA experience at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.2012-02-17T12:22:00Z2012-02-17T12:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/february/global-banking-finance-mba-speakers-series.aspxOnly The BraveKabir GangulyAudrey had the pick of the crop from the variety of degree choices but she gravitated towards a UK-based degree with the University of Birmingham (UoB), attracted by its reputation.2012-02-10T17:35:00Z2012-02-10T17:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/february/audrey-wong.aspxBirmingham MBA climbs Expansion rankingsKabir GangulyWe are delighted that we have climbed 11 places within the Expansion MBA 2012 Rankings.2012-02-07T09:35:00Z2012-02-07T09:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/february/birmingham-mba-climbs-expansion-rankings.aspxStudent funding for work placements, research placements and internshipsThe Careers and Employability Centre offer a range of award schemes for students from a range of backgrounds that are looking to undertake a variety of work experience placements and internships.2012-01-31T18:24:00Z2015-06-11T11:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/january/student-funding-work-placements-research-internships.aspxHighlighted alumni MBA profile - Victorio VardaroKabir GangulyVictorio Vardaro graduated from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the University of Birmingham (UoB) Business School in 2004; he is currently employed as a Senior Planning Manager for the Inland Revenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We recently caught up with Victorio to find out the impact the MBA is having on his life and career.2012-01-31T11:58:00Z2012-01-31T12:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/january/Highlighted-alumni-mba-profile-Victorio-Vardaro.aspxNow is a great time to be studying businessKabir GangulyA global recession, increased fees, and uncertainty in the jobs market, and yet "now is a great time to be studying business" - that's the message from Birmingham Business School Advisory Board Member Jane Lodge. The Birmingham alumnus, who was Deloitte's first female board member, has some timely advice for A level students making choices as she reflects on her own 35 year career and the way forward.2012-01-30T11:29:00Z2012-01-30T11:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/january/now-is-a-great-time-to-be-studying-business.aspxThe 2012 Global Financial Times MBA RankingsKabir GangulyThe 2012 Global Financial Times MBA Rankings have confirmed Birmingham Business School in the top 100 with a place of 86th and as one of the top UK and European MBA'S. The Birmingham MBA has maintained their UK and European position in the FT ranked 11th in the UK and 20th in Europe.2012-01-30T10:05:00Z2012-01-30T09:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/january/2012-financial-times-mba-rankings.aspxBirmingham wins employability awardKabir GangulyOur Careers and Employability team are happy to announce their win at the National Placement and Internship Awards 20122012-01-27T16:59:00Z2012-02-06T11:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/january/employability-award.aspxBusiness Management Year in Industry ProfileKabir GangulyInformation on Business Management Year in Industry Profile2012-01-27T10:41:00Z2012-01-27T10:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/business-management-year-in-industry-profile.aspxMBA ScholarshipsKabir GangulyThe Birmingham MBA team are happy to announce the introduction of a new series of scholarships supporting MBA students2012-01-26T16:04:00Z2012-01-26T16:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/january/scholarships.aspxPostgraduate Open Day - 07 February 2012Kabir GangulyOur next Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 07 February 2012.The Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to the experts and find out more about the wide portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at the University of Birmingham. Whatever stage you are at with your career, a visit to the Postgraduate Open Day will clarify your options and help you plan your next step.2011-12-19T12:57:00Z2012-02-06T11:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2011/december/postgraduate-open-day.aspxBritain's Public Finances: Past, Present and FutureKabir GangulyRobert Chote, Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), explored this fundamental question for understanding the nation's public finances, when he presented the Royal Economic Society's annual public lecture at the University of Birmingham on Wednesday 14 December.2011-12-19T11:28:00Z2011-12-19T11:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2011/britains-public-finances-past-present-future.aspx'Careers in Procurement'Kabir GangulyIn January and February 2012 the Business School will be hosting two careers in procurement events, bringing together students with an interest in pursuing a career in purchasing and supply management with major employers looking for talented graduates.2011-11-25T15:26:00Z2011-11-25T15:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/careers-in-procurement.aspxThe Story of O2 with Matthew Key, Chairman and CEOKabir GangulyThis was Matthew's first trip back to the University of Birmingham since graduating, and following a tour of the campus, he joined a group of five student competition winners for a 'Meet the Speaker' roundtable discussion. The group, which was made up of undergraduate and postgraduate Business School students, put questions to Matthew on his background, the iPhone deal, his leadership and management styles, and his career development.2011-11-22T16:11:00Z2011-12-01T15:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/the-story-of-o2.aspxMarketing Students Develop Winning Social Media StrategyKabir GangulyA total of sixty students from the MSc Strategic Marketing and Consulting and MSc Marketing Communications programmes took part in their very own Dragons' Den challenge this month as they pitched social media strategies to industry experts in the hope of having their campaign selected as the winner.2011-11-02T17:39:00Z2011-12-01T16:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/marketing-students-develop-winning-social-media-strategy.aspxStudent wins top prizeKabir GangulyA 2nd year BSc Economics student has scooped a top prize in the C Rajagopalachari Essay Competition, a national essay competition named after the last Governor-General of India and prominent liberal politician, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari.2011-08-04T15:21:00Z2011-08-05T09:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/student-wins-prize.aspxSimon Evans Visits - Marketing ScholarshipsKabir GangulySimon Evans visited Birmingham Business School on 4th May to meet with the MSc Marketing Suite Programme Directors and the students who had received one of his scholarships.2011-07-24T20:10:00Z2011-12-01T11:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/scholarship-visit.aspxSir Dominic Cadbury lecture - Takeover of Cadbury by KraftKabir GangulyUniversity of Birmingham Chancellor and Business School Advisory Board Vice-Chairman, Sir Dominic Cadbury has delivered a keynote lecture on the controversial take over of Cadbury by American Food giant Kraft.2011-07-24T20:10:00Z2011-12-09T15:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/cadbury-lecture.aspxThe Future's Bright with an MBA pay-as-you-goKabir GangulyIn these financially difficult times, we have some good news for those of you trying to persuade your employer to fund your MBA programme or those paying their own fees.2011-07-24T20:09:00Z2011-06-03T10:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/mba-pay-as-you-go.aspxMBA Launch New Public Service CourseKabir GangulyWe are very pleased to announce the launch of the part-time MBA Public Service, which will be receiving its first intake of students in October 2011.2011-07-24T20:09:00Z2011-07-25T13:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/mba-public-service.aspxBirmingham Business School Climbs The 2011 Global Financial Times MBA RankingsKabir GangulyWe are delighted to announce that the 2011 Global Financial Times MBA rankings has positioned Birmingham Business School's MBA at 68th in the world, 20th in Europe and 11th in the UK.2011-07-24T20:08:00Z2011-06-03T10:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/mba-ft-rankings.aspxKPMG offer complete package for students pursuing an Accounting careerKabir GangulyInformation on KPMG offer complete package for students pursuing an Accounting career2011-07-24T20:08:00Z2011-05-31T12:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2011/march/kpmg-accounting-finance.aspxSteve Kempster joins the Birmingham MBAKabir GangulyInformation on Steve Kempster joins the Birmingham MBA2011-01-12T00:00:00Z2011-06-03T10:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/new-mba-director.aspx